Join Pastor Allen Bonnell for week two of our series, 40 Days of Ancient Ways. In this message, we dive into the life of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1, a woman who was desperate in her longing and tired of settling for "filler" when God had so much more for her soul.

The sermon explores the reality of living in a broken world and how to navigate deep emotional distress:

- Brokenness and Culture: Hannah lived in a world of rivalry and cultural pressure, where her value was often tied to her ability to have children. Today, our culture is just as oppressive, dictating value based on careers, appearance, or income.

- The Choice in Our Pain: Brokenness either drives us toward God or deeper into brokenness. Hannah reached a point where she "rose"—a Hebrew idiom meaning she was done with the social pressures and decided to go to the only Person who could truly heal her heart.

- Approaching the Lord of Hosts: Hannah cried out to the "Lord of Hosts," the all-powerful God of armies, yet she knew she could come to Him as a daughter. Like a child playing under a father’s desk during important meetings, we are always welcome in the presence of God.

- Peace Before the Promise: Perhaps the most critical part of Hannah's story is that she found peace before her petition was granted. She realized that what she truly needed wasn't just a child, but a relationship with God that anchored her soul.

If you are carrying a heavy burden or feeling empty despite your achievements, this message is an invitation to bring those burdens to the Father. Stop going back to broken cisterns and come to the well of living water.